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San Antonio’s new Small Business Accelerator Program is creating a direct pathway for veterans to transition into entrepreneurship through mentorship, business education, and community partnerships. Executive Director Melanie McCoy shares her journey from Army veteran and single mother to successful business owner while highlighting the importance of veteran-focused entrepreneurial support.

Mid-year is a critical time for government contracting. While many businesses wait for opportunities to appear, agencies are already planning, sourcing vendors, and preparing to release contracts. Learn how to position your business now to stay visible, competitive, and ready for upcoming opportunities.

The Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) has announced a mandatory statewide reevaluation for all DBE and ACDBE firms. Texas-based businesses must submit updated documentation between March 30 and April 30, 2026, to maintain eligibility under new criteria. Learn what’s required, key deadlines, and how this process impacts your certification status.

San Antonio has nearly $6 billion in local contracting opportunities each year, yet many small and veteran-owned businesses never tap into it. In this conversation, Melanie McCoy shares how people-centered leadership, procurement education, and responsible AI adoption can unlock long-term economic growth.

Supply SA / SCTRCA is proud to announce a new 2026 collaboration with the Maestro Entrepreneur Center focused on strengthening small business growth across San Antonio. This partnership unites certification expertise with entrepreneurial education to better support businesses preparing to compete for local procurement opportunities.

The State of Texas has restructured the HUB Program into VetHUB (Veteran Heroes United In Business). Eligibility is now limited to businesses that are at least 51% owned, managed, and operated by a service-disabled veteran with a minimum 20% service-connected disability. Businesses not directly certified through the Statewide VetHUB Program have been placed in inactive status and must reapply through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to regain certification. Businesses should monitor communications from the State for next steps.